# Why do we breath quick and long when in pain?

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No, hyperventilating doesn’t give you too much oxygen. Rather, it purges too much carbon dioxide.

> **[Hyperventilation: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment](https://www.webmd.com/lung/lung-hyperventilation-what-to-do)**
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> Hyperventilating is when your breathing becomes too fast. Learn how to stop hyperventilation, and what to do if your breathing won't get back to normal.

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